The definitive Nerja beach guide

Nerja is one of the most sought after destinations on the Costa del Sol. Its appeal is easy to understand, being one of the few booming holiday resorts that has kept its traditional fishing-village feel.

The whitewashed village sits at the base of the Sierra de Tejadas mountains, at the mouth of the Chillar River. Water has always played a large part in Nerja’s history. With Nerja getting its name from the Arabic word 'narixa,' meaning 'bountiful spring.'

High on most people’s wish list when holidaying in Nerja is to visit one of her many beaches. The coastal landscape is a panorama of contrasts, from the long stretches of sandy beach that make up El Playazo to the more urban beaches of Torrecilla and Calahonda and onwards to the majestic Burriana and Maro beaches.

A guide to Nerja's beaches

This is a guide to Nerja’s beaches. You’ll find pictures, videos, maps, restaurant tips and all the information you need to have an enjoyable day on any one of them.

There are 12 beaches that sit within Nerja’s provincial borders. I have added 3 more onto the list; Playa Alberquillas, Las Calas del Pino and Playa El Cañuelo. All of them are close to Nerja and are definitely worth a visit.

Just past Maro you start getting in the Acantilados de Maro natural reserve, an area that is home to some of the best beaches in Spain. There are several more mentioned in our 'Ten best beaches in Andalucia list.'

Without further ado -

Playa de Burriana - Burriana beach

Burriana is without a doubt Nerja's most well known and best loved beach. A popular spot ever since the TV series 'Verano Azul,' put it firmly on the map.

Water sports, restaurants, bars.....there's everything you'd want and then some.

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